Stoke City have signed Michael Owen on a free transfer, subject to Premier League board approval. Credit: PA

Stoke City have signed Michael Owen on a free transfer, subject to Premier League board approval.

The former Liverpool and Real Madrid player has penned a one-year deal at the Britannia Stadium, following his release from Manchester United.

"One ofEngland’s most decorated players, Owen boasts an impeccable scoring record at international level, racking up 40 goals from his 89 caps, including amemorable hat-trick against Germany in a 5-1 victory just over a decade ago." - Stoke City Football Club